1995 Ferrari F355 vs. 1979 Aston Martin Lagonda
To start off, 1995 Ferrari F355 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Aston Martin Lagonda. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Aston Martin Lagonda would be higher. At 5,339 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Aston Martin Lagonda is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Ferrari F355 (376 HP @ 8250 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 1979 Aston Martin Lagonda. (286 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Ferrari F355 should accelerate faster than 1979 Aston Martin Lagonda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Aston Martin Lagonda weights approximately 535 kg more than 1995 Ferrari F355.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1979 Aston Martin Lagonda (434 Nm) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Ferrari F355. (364 Nm). This means 1979 Aston Martin Lagonda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Ferrari F355. 1979 Aston Martin Lagonda has automatic transmission and 1995 Ferrari F355 has manual transmission. 1995 Ferrari F355 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Aston Martin Lagonda will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Ferrari F355 | 1979 Aston Martin Lagonda | |
Make | Ferrari | Aston Martin |
Model | F355 | Lagonda |
Year Released | 1995 | 1979 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 3496 cc | 5339 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 376 HP | 286 HP |
Engine RPM | 8250 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 364 Nm | 434 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 85.1 mm | 100 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 85 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 2225 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 5290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2920 mm |